Brandon "Bear" David Bridge

Brandon “Bear” David Bridge, age 36 of New Carlisle, passed away Monday October 5, 2020.  He was born February 23, 1984 in Dayton.  Brandon was a 2003 graduate of Wayne High School and was previously employed with FedEx.  His hobbies included gaming, larping, and Gundam models; and he was proud of his Celtic heritage.  Brandon was very engaged with his family and was always concerned with everyone else’s well-being.  Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Elizabeth Ann and Wendell Bridge; Aunt Carol; and maternal grandmother, Pauline (Williams) Eden.  He is survived by his mother, Lillian (Danny) Newberry; father, Gerald Bridge; a sister, Candy (Mike) Legg; brother, Randy Keeton; two nieces, Lily and Faith; nephew, Jacob Keeton; great-nephew, Roman; uncle, Bruce Bridge; as well as other extended family and friends.  A funeral service will be held on Friday October 9, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. at the Belton-Stroup Funeral Home, 422 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Pastor Louis Vetri officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until the time of service.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton.